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Dr. Anand is board certified, and well published cardiovascular disease specialist and cardiac electrophysiologist. He serves as the Director of an Electrophysiology laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He also serves as an author and Editorial board member for EP Lab Digest which is a nationwide publication. He serves an advisor to Medicare at the state level on health coverage policy matters. He has been nominated to serve as an expert advisor to the center for Medicare/Medicaid services (CMMS) Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). MEDCAC is utilized by CMMS to supplement its own research and allow for additional expert and public input on coverage topics, including those that are highly complex or have a major potential impact on the health of beneficiaries and/or the Medicare program itself.

He is a recognized expert and polished speaker sought after for both professional and lay audience presentations as well as media appearances. Dr. Anand spends over 85% of his time in clinical practice as an independent cardiologist. He works with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide medical opinions and credible testimony based on national guidelines and evidence based medicine which are not dependent upon the side of retaining counsel. He performs; medical record review, expert reports, certificate of merit, depositions, and testimony.

2011 – presentElectrophysiology (EPS) Laboratory Medical Director Job Description:● Advising the administrative manager on all medical matters pertaining to the EPS Lab and the hospital as they relate to electrophysiology and cardiovascular services.● Participating in equipment, supply selection, and devise bulk purchase agreements in order to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.● Maintaining a current knowledge base in the specialty of diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology and appropriate regulatory requirements in order to provide medical supervision and guidance to the staff and management of the EPS Lab.● Participating in the development and/or review of policies, procedures, staff orientation, teaching programs, staff competency assessment and employee performance appraisals.● Providing medical supervision for the EPS Lab including review of physician credentials.● Participating in the development and coordination of all quality improvement activities of the EPS Lab.● Participating in peer review program activities in connection with the MSPI and

Performance Improvement Committee.● Enforcing rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and performing peer review oversight activities as applicable to the EPS Lab and cardiovascular services.● Attending and participating in the Hospital/Medical Joint Performance Improvement Committee Meeting and Medical Staff Peer Improvement Committee Meeting.● Promoting the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Cross Hospital and respecting the dignity of all persons in interactions with hospital employees, patients, visitors and members of the medical staff.● Assisting the Hospital in public relations activities, community outreach, education, marketing and physician and staff recruitment.

2011 – presentEP Lab DigestEditorial Board MemberReaders of EP Lab Digest work in a very specialized field of medicine, and this journal offers a national and international continuous education forum through which professionals share information on the best practices, the latest procedures, and ongoing concerns. Articles undergo a review process by members of the advisory Editorial Board and by Clinical Editor.

1998● OMSA Student Leadership Award—awarded by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for leadership demonstrated in rebuilding and revitalizing the South Asian student group at Johns Hopkins.

● Phi Beta Kappa—recognition of high attainments in liberal scholarship.

Seminars & Training

Active Cardiovascular Research :

2014SMARTCare committeeA grant award of 15.9 million dollars was awarded from Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Innovation to the American College of Cardiology examining Appropriate Use Criteria implementation via point of care software programs to promote best practices.

2013Principle InvestigatorHALT protocolPhysician initiated research sponsored by Medtronic to evaluate the feasibility of performing subcutaneous implantable loop recorders outside of the traditional operative room setting. Grant Funding for $80,000 received from Medtronic

2012-Enrollment on HoldPrinciple InvestigatorNational trial sponsored by St. Jude MedicalAnalyze ST.Investigated if ST monitoring algorithm on an ICD platform can lead to early detection of acute myocardial infarction.

2010-ClosedPrincipal InvestigatorALERTS TrialOne of greater than 50 sites charged with the recruitment of patients to participate with the Angel Medical Guardian System investigating ST segment monitoring for ischemia detection.

2011● Corporate Compliance Committee – part of a 6 member panel comprising the COO and Chief Corporate Compliance Officer for Holy Cross Hospital charged with ensuring appropriate evidence based utilization of implantable cardiac devices.● Medical Staff Peer Review Committee— participate in peer review process to ensure adherence to nationally accepted guidelines regarding the delivery of electrophysiology care.● Clinical Advisory Council— involved with providing assistance regarding standardized order sets/templates for the entire Catholic Health East Hospital network.● CPX Laboratory Planning committee—Involved in creating a multidisciplinary team of Pulmonologists and Cardiologists and helping to establish a formal CPX testing program as part of a more comprehensive CV service line. Involved in equipment selection and providing input regarding the logistics of creating a physician panel to review/read CPX testing.● Community Research Council – Active as a member/presenter charged with helping to raise general awareness of CV research being conducted at Holy Cross Hospital.● Hybrid Operating Room Planning Committee Involvedin a multimedical team approach to the design and buildout of a hybrid operating room. Total budgetary cost of 1 $10,000,000. Specific role is to oversee the incorporation of Hybrid Atrial fibrillation ablations as part of the overall procedural case mixfor the Hybrid Operating Room.

2010● EP Laboratory Planning Committee Involved in the architectural design and planning of two state of the art EP laboratories including rotational CT angiography. Total budgetary cost of $5,000,000.Involved in facilitating licensing and credentialing inspections of the EPS laboratory, third party vendor management.

● Zayed FF, Doghmi WH, Anand RG, Glancy DL. “Large Precordial QRS Voltage Is A Feature Of Early Repolarization And Usually Does Not Denote Left Ventricular Enlargement.” Abstract. Accepted by the Southern Society of Clinical Investigators.

APR 2011 - A Mission To HealTelevised Segment highlighting the CV Service Line at Holy Cross Hospital aired April to May 2011 aired in Palm Beach County Market/Broward/Miami Dade Market. Won the Bronze Award in the Health Promotion Program Category at the 28th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards.